Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt)

Annual Tuition: $12,700 for Mass. residents; $25,600 for New England residents; $34,400 for other out-of-state residents.

The Bottom Line: One of the oldest fashion programs in the United States, MassArt is a solid, affordable option for state residents, and places an emphasis on preparing students to not only be great artists, but also to make a living through art. It's also a small school with a low student-professor ratio.